Pinwheel turbine

ABSTRACT

I designed this turbine to be used with pressure (thrust) from water that emits from water pumps or air that emits from air compressors. This pressure (thrust) is directed at point of turbine which creates the most efficient rotation (RPM&#39;s) of turbine which is attached to a generator.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application is based on the following provisional patentapplication. Title: Pinwheel Turbine U.S. Pat. No. 60/409171 FilingDate: Sep. 9, 2002

[0002] The application related to the following provisional patentTitle: Municipal Hydroelectric Power Generator Patient No. 60/402424Filing Date: Aug. 10, 2002

[0003] This application is related to the following provisional patentTitle: Self-Powered Hydroelectric Generator Patent No. 60/363271 FilingDate: Mar. 11, 2002

[0004] This application is related to the following provisional patentTitle: Self-Powered Air-Driven Electric Generator Patent No. 60/368394Filing Date: Mar. 29, 2002

[0005] This application is related to the following non-provisionalapplication Title: Self-Powered Hydro-Electric Generator Patent No.10/136521 Filing Date: May 1, 2002

[0006] This application is related to the following non-provisionalapplication Title: Self-Powered Air-Driven Electric Generator Patent No.10/136063 Filing Date: May 1, 2002

[0007] Robert William Jackson requests that Disclosure Document number506280 also be included in the examination of this application. Title:Self-Powered Hydro-Electric Generator. Filing Date: Feb. 28, 2002.

[0008] Robert William Jackson requests that Disclosure Document number514683 also be included in the examination of this application. Title:Emergency Hydro-Electric Generator. Filing Date: Jul. 8, 2002.

[0009] Robert William Jackson requests that Disclosure Document number512933 also be included in the examination of this application. Title:Municipal Water Supply Generator System. Filing Date: Jun. 6, 2002.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0010] “Not Applicable”

REFERENCE TO SEQUEL LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTINGCOMPACT DISC APPENDIX

[0011] TABLE FOR DIMENSIONS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF PINWHEEL TURBINE (WITH12 CONES) Distance Between Apex of Cone and Diameter Radius of RoundCircumference Point of Diameter Thickness Opening of of Round RoundLength of of Round Circumference of Round Each Opening of Opening ofSpacing Disc of Round Disc Disc Receptor Each Receptor Receptor BetweenTurbine Turbine Turbine Cone Cone Cone Each Cone 12 inches 37.68 inches¼ inch 2 inches  6.28 inches 2 inches 1.14 inches 24 inches 75.36 inches½ inch 4 inches 12.56 inches 4 inches 2.28 inches 36 inches 13.04 inches¾ inch 6 inches 18.84 inches 6 inches 3.42 inches 48 inches 150.72inches  1 inch 8 inches 25.12 inches 8 inches 4.56 inches 60 inches188.4 inches 1¼ inch 10 inches   31.4 inches 10 inches  5.70 inches

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0012] This invention deals with generating electricity. This turbinecould be used with most generators in use today.

[0013] I thought of this design for this turbine on the 4^(th) of July2001. I noticed the efficiency of the rotation of a pinwheel firework.At the time I had some ideas about generating electricity with water andair. I combine the concepts and developed some plans. I started atimeline on Oct. 15, 2001, dealing with these concepts and thisparticular turbine. I documented my efforts by mailing information tomyself.

[0014] On or around Jan. 21, 2002, I attempted to get a provisionalpatent. I met with 2 different patent attorneys and called many more.

[0015] One of the patent attorneys said he would help me if I had adrawing made up. I was confused. I thought a drawing was required. Ittook about a month for a mechanical engineer to get this project done.

[0016] I ordered the patent kit from the patent office around Jan. 23,2002. It took over 2 weeks to get to me. I mailed a Disclosure Documenton Feb. 11, 2002 that deals with this turbine. Filing date Feb. 28,2002. Document number 506280.

[0017] After paying the lawyers and mechanical engineer fees I didn'thave enough money to hire the lawyer to submit my provisional patent.

[0018] I submitted my own patent application. Filing date Mar. 11, 2002,patient application Ser. No. 60/363271. This patent application is thefirst one on file for me that deals with this turbine. I list thisturbine in numerous other applications. I believed this turbine isunique and is a good design.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0019] This is a high pressure turbine. This design is for high PSI(Pounds per Square Inch) pressure coming from either air or water. Thetheory is to create the most RPM's (Revolutions Per Minute) with thisthrust of pressure in the most efficient manner.

[0020] This turbine needs to be attached to a generator in which RPM'sdetermine power output. I call this turbine the pinwheel because of itsbasic design is pattern after this firework. This design has 12 receptorcones.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0021]1 -A—Diameter of disc dimensions

[0022]2 -A—Thickness of disc turbine

[0023]3 -A—Center hole dimensions

[0024]4 -A—Material used in making of Pinwheel Turbine

[0025]1 -B—Receptor cone dimensions

[0026]2 -B—Spacing between receptor cones

[0027]3 -B—Position of receptor cones

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The basic design is patterned after the pinwheel firework. Mydesign is a solid disc. This disc should have 12 receptor conespositioned around the perimeter (circumference) of the round disc (Seechart on page 5). These receptors should be spaced evenly (see 2-B).

[0029] The turbine should be constructed with a strong metal or areinforced plastic material (See 4-A).

[0030] The diameter of the round disc turbine should be approximatelythe width of the generator or slightly larger in diameter than Armature(See 1-A). This is calculated when turbine is vertical and generator ishorizontal or turbine is horizontal and generator is vertical. Thespindle or rotor extending from Armature should be center point formeasuring this dimension. This is where turbine attaches to generator.

[0031] The thickness of disc turbine should be {fraction (1/48)}^(th)the diameter of round disc turbine (see Box 2-A).

[0032] The center hole needs to be the size of the end of spindle orrotor that extends from Armature. This is where turbine attaches togenerator. This connection needs to be secured. (See 3-A).

[0033] The center hole should be approximately {fraction (1/10)} thediameter of disc turbine, but this could vary due to size of generatorto which it is attached.

[0034] The distance between apex of receptor cone and the center of theopening of cone (radius point) should be equal to the diameter of theopening of receptor cone. (See 1-B)

[0035] Receptor cones lay flat on disc turbine with apex just inside ofperimeter of disc turbine. The opening of cone receptor should be 50%outside the perimeter with the other 50% located within the perimeter ofthe disc turbine. (See 3-B)

[0036] The disc turbine and the receptor cones needs to be either onesolid object or receptor cones needs to be securely attached to rounddisc turbine.

[0037] This turbine is similar to the Pelton hydroelectric turbine. Iclaim my turbine is different because I use cones instead of buckets asthe receptors. This is the only turbine that is similar to mine that I'maware of.

1. I claim this turbine can be used with the thrust of air or water. 2.I claim this turbine can be adapted and can be used with most generatorson the market today.
 3. I claim this turbine can be used with a newlydesigned generator.